Sveti Stefan is a fortified village built on an island connected to the
Montenegro mainland by a thin causeway. It was originally a Muslim
settlement built in the 15th century. When it became Christian, the 12
families living there fortified the village to protect it from the
expansionist Ottoman Empire. Later, it became a haven for pirates and
stolen booty (m’hearties). The descendents of these original inhabitants
were removed from the village in the early 19th Century so the ruling
elites of Serbia could have the olive groves and sweet beaches all to
themselves. In the late 20th Century, the village fell into disrepair
before being renovated and opened into the luxury resort it is today.
Your room is a traditional Mediterranean village house. The old piazza
is the social centre of the resort. There is a bakery, ‘Cigar Room’ and a
choice of alfresco and traditional dining experiences. You can relax on
the long stretch of private beach and go diving and snorkeling in the
gentle waters of the Mediterranean. Eastern-inspired spa treatments are
available in thatched houses or can be delivered to your room....